The girder is a central component for slab and wall formwork systems and choosing the right one is crucial in achieving the highest possible level of cost-effectiveness. The decisive factors are the durability and handling costs – not the original investment.
Through the high load-bearing capacity and rigidity of the GT 24 compared to 20-cm high formwork girders, fewer girders, steel walers or props are required for both wall and slab formwork.
The PERI VT 20K is the 200 mm solid web girder complete with optimal protection at the girder ends.
The robust steel cap which surrounds the end of the girder, as well as the concave web end, reliably prevent damage to the girder ends in demanding and tough conditions on the construction site. Here, the natural elasticity of the timber is used to absorb the impact energy if the girder falls to the ground.
Securing of the steel cap was intentionally done in the unstressed area of the web. The highly compressed web board has a high proportion of synthetic resin which ensures high dimensional stability. These improvements in the details, in connection with chords made of high-quality Nordic softwood, greatly extend the service life of the girder.
